Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum and Skoda's in general.

I've just picked up this old 1202 Combi , it is a Right Hand Drive import believed to be for the Czechoslovakian Consulate or similar [as far as the story goes with this car, From the previous owner] and as such possibly the only one in Australia.

At home under my carport.

The stock motor, air cleaner is in the boot so I can fix the carb. the 2 hoses are for the heater

The original style wheels, will get repainted White.

Wider wheels fitted these are of a felicia and have already been widened. I think they're 185 or 165 70R15 or the rear (pictured) and small wall 165?? on the front.

The white roof is fairly common on Australian cars of the era due to our extreme weather.

Sorry for the double pic above, the editor isn't letting me fix it. I'm getting "TypeError: ipb.textEditor.getEditor(...) is undefined"

You can't beat a bit of exclusivity - look forward to seeing the restoration in progress.

Yeah, it's different which is what I like. Does make getting parts a lot harder but the only thing missing is the windscreen, I'm going to make plaster molds of the shaped panels so I have a template if they get broken.

  Very nice!

Ok, maybe not so much with Skodas, but a fairly common 1970s (and 80s) RWD "handling pack" over here was 165/80s front and 187/70s rear. Does that sound familiar? If so, I'd expect the wheels to now be 5, 5.5 or 6 inch width.

It's not a factory pack.

The front wheels are off a Felicia the previous owner had. The rears have been widened (6" at a guess) and where on the car when he got it.

The tyre widths are just a guess as they aren't makes on the sidewalls for some reason.

I didn't mean it was a factory, or even officially a dealer, option (here or anywhere else). It was a common modification amongst the "go faster" types though.

 

I'm guessing a bit too (unsurprisingly since I'm some 8_000 miles from the car) but hopefully giving you some idea as to what you might have.

 

Tyres with no size/speed/etc markings would fail our equivalent of your Roadworthy though.

I know what you mean. The previous owner has 6 other old Skoda's, So I'm going from what he has said and what I can see on the car.

The tyres are old so they won't be staying on the car, they have all the marking apart from width. The rears are Dunlop Aquajets.

Considering the car has 8,600 odd miles on it, it deserves a new set of tyres.

There's rust in the front wheel arches (can be seen in the pics) and a bad spot at the top of the right rear pillar above the corner window. but for a car that age it's nothing, the dry climate over here is great for slowing rust down.

You did just say "Dunlop Aquajets"? I last saw a pair of those in about 1975. They were definitely available in 80 and 70 profile back then.

 

Which suggests (presuming the rear rims to be 6J) that you should fit 165/80s or 175/70s all round, or 165/80s front and 186/70s rear. You'd need to source some 5J or 4.5J rims to be able to back down to 155/80s though,

Stunning! 

KenONeil - Yep they're Aquajets on the rear. Did some measuring and they're 195 or 205 70R15's Diameter is about 660mm (close to 26").

Front tyres 165SR15

The hub caps.

The rear seat and storage underneath.

Front seat. Apart from the water stains they're like new. The windscreen trim is on the passenger side.

The gauges, yes that's 8613miles

Radio and shift pattern, Yes I know it's backwards.

Spare tyre compartment, bit of surface rust but that's it and the original jack in the back. Wheel brace & handle are in the boot.

Underside of the access panel, anybody know the paint code?

Underneath looks good, with genuine mudflaps.

And finally the keys

Hei everyone,
So I managed to get the car started and running yesterday (Sunday) It's on part choke and a heavy smoker but I'm happy as it was only a blocked carb stopping it working. Once I get the handbrake freed up & put a clutch spring on I'll move it around to the shed.

If ANY of you guy can find a good windscreen for my car I will be incredibly greatful. Some kids smased it while the previous owner had it.
Either I make a mould or souce one from Europe.

So I've moved the car around into the shed (Other side of my house)
The shift pattern isn't reversed like listed above.

In front of the shed. (Just because I can) the car has an air temp gauge, it was showing 30ºC and it's about 2pm when I took that pic.


and in the shed

Hello,

I am a New Zealander who lives in Tasmania, Australia.

I have just purchased a 1963 SKODA Octavia Super Coupe.

I want to restore it to showroom quality. The engine runs very well. The clutch needs replaced. I want to have the car stripped ( every nut and bolt ) and painted in the original 1963 colour.

I need advice and guidance as I proceed with parts. I am sure the above poster is also in need of parts.

I have many spares myself (2 engines, 3 gear boxes, one dif, heads, and all kinds of other things such as chrome parts.

Who can I contact for such advice?

How can I find information about this car ( Engine and body match numbers OK, when it was built, how many of these cars are still registered, etc. )

Where can I get parts? - I need all the window rubbers, roof liner, some window release handles.

Kindest Regards,

Mr. Christopher Linton

Author

Hi Mr

Christopher Linton' please see the" News & Announcements " section ,Birth Certificates for Skoda classics dated 31 October 2013, explains all,Pete, Covskoda, UK.

Edited 14 January, 201412 yr by Covskoda

The paint chart for the Skoda 1202 if anybody else is interested.
Courtesy of Lucie at the Skoda Archives.

Quite a find: keep us posted on the restoration

Response to my email to the Australian Skoda & Tatra Register.

G'Day Chris,

The car in question was originally L.H. Drive and used by the Czech consulate.

Max (Surname removed), purchased it from the consulate about 1968 and converted to R.H. Drive.

It is a one-off in Australia, that is why it has been through a few hands who intended to restore it, but always found it "too hard" due to parts problems.

I hope you do find a way of getting all relevant parts. Looks like a good base to work with too. I will look forward to some positive updates. 

I've had one of the wheel cylinders apart as it was seized. almost clean now and reusable as a bonus.

I've been chatting with a Czech guy on the Skoda UK fb group, he has a bunch of stuff.

Might try and find a TAZ 1500 with 5 speed and a disc brake front as well.

I am sure you will not find a new windscreen for the 1202 here in Australia. Though it may look the same as that of an Octavia it is deeper and was only found on this model. The 1200 and 1201 models had a two pane split screen. The 1203 models,[later called TAZ] which never came here, were similar to the Austin/Morris J1 and J2 series vans with an even bigger screen so no hope there. It is correct that this is the only example of this model in Australia. There were 60.141 1202 made at the Czech Vrchlabi plant of Skoda and all were Station wagon, Van, Ambulance, Pick-up [ute] or Hearse. There may still be some around in the Czech Republic still in use or in breakers yards over there. Wheel cylinders and Master cylinder. These would be quite heavily pitted inside after so many years standing in the open, as I know the car was, and I would advise having them honed and lingered with stainless steel by someone like ABS. The would probably have access to the kits for them too as I understand they are a size still in use. Check before fitting a larger TAZ engine and disc brakes as they may be modifications not allowed for Historic Registration in your state.

skylark72, You are partially correct. Yes this is the only 1202 in Australia.

There won't be any windscreens over here at all, I am in the process of buying a couple of used screens from the Czech Republic.

The Octavia screen is a completely different shape and 2/3rds the size of the 1202's.

The wheel cylinder I have removed from the car has already has a stainless steel sleeve.

I have looked at historic registration and since this car has been converted to right hand drive it would not be eligible anyway.

I am already looking at fitting a big bore kitted TAZ 1500 and disc front if it's cost effective.